Episode Summary
Zhou Jie Yue aggressively pursues a bewildered Jiang Ruo Song, even sitting on his lap on a bus and asking for a date. Meanwhile, Zuo Qian Dai learns of the return of Ye Qi's overbearing former editor, Qian Ye, now Editor-in-Chief. Qian Ye dismisses Ye Qi's ideas and criticizes his manga. To find new inspiration after this setback, Ye Qi, along with Chai Zi Yu and a reluctant Zuo Qian Dai, attempts to embody a "delinquent" persona, leading to comical and unproductive situations, culminating in Chai Zi Yu getting stuck up a tree.
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"The Comic Bang" Episode 6 Recap & Spoilers
Episode 6 of "The Comic Bang" throws our characters into a whirlwind of romantic pursuits, creative clashes, and desperate attempts at finding inspiration.
The episode kicks off with Jiang Ruo Song trying to make a quick getaway, but Zhou Jie Yue is not easily deterred. She relentlessly pursues him, even when he hops onto a bus. Zhou Jie Yue dramatically follows him aboard, striking what she believes to be a very romantic pose, much to Jiang Ruo Song's confusion. Taking things a step further, when Jiang Ruo Song finds a seat, Zhou Jie Yue boldly sits right on his lap and even asks him out on a date. Jiang Ruo Song is left completely bewildered by her aggressive advances.
Meanwhile, Zuo Qian Dai decides to visit Ye Qi. She finds his apartment door ajar and initially assumes he left it open for her. However, it turns out Ye Qi had just stepped out to take out the trash. Inside, Zuo Qian Dai spots Ye Qi's computer on his bed and her curiosity is piqued about what he might have been watching. Just as she’s about to investigate, Ye Qi returns.
Their conversation is soon interrupted by a phone call for Ye Qi, delivering some unwelcome news: Qian Ye, his former editor, has not only returned but has also been promoted to Editor-in-Chief. The news clearly rattles Ye Qi, who then vents to Zuo Qian Dai about his difficult past experiences working under Qian Ye. To give her a better understanding, Ye Qi takes Zuo Qian Dai to meet You Li, a fellow cartoonist and postgraduate student who lives next door. You Li has also suffered from Qian Ye's overbearing editorial style. Zuo Qian Dai observes that You Li's current project, a suspense manga, is still being created strictly according to Qian Ye's demands. Although Zuo Qian Dai encourages You Li to stand up for her creative vision, You Li appears resigned to following Qian Ye's direction.
Fired up to help Ye Qi, Zuo Qian Dai resolves to support him in challenging Qian Ye and regaining creative autonomy over his manga. They head to the publishing house together, where they finally meet the infamous Qian Ye. His arrogant and self-important demeanor immediately puts Zuo Qian Dai on edge. During the subsequent discussion about Ye Qi's manga, Qian Ye completely dominates the conversation, dismissing any input from others and rigidly imposing his own ideas.
Zuo Qian Dai attempts to speak up for Ye Qi, but Qian Ye quickly silences her by presenting scathing criticisms of Ye Qi's manga, attributed to 'Gong Shi Hei' (a source of negative commentary). This leaves Zuo Qian Dai embarrassed and speechless. Later that evening, a disheartened Zuo Qian Dai receives a call from Ye Qi, who surprisingly concedes that some of Qian Ye's criticisms might actually hold some truth.
The following day, Zuo Qian Dai visits Ye Qi and finds him in a completely different state. He has abandoned his usual artistic style and, along with Chai Zi Yu, is dressed up as a delinquent, hoping this new persona will spark some much-needed inspiration. Unfortunately, their tough-guy act fails to generate any fresh ideas. Ye Qi then persuades Zuo Qian Dai to join in, asking her to also act like a delinquent. Reluctantly, she agrees, willing to do anything to help him break his creative block.
Still, inspiration eludes them. Ye Qi and Chai Zi Yu continue their search elsewhere. Spotting a tree, Ye Qi muses that a true delinquent would undoubtedly climb it. Zuo Qian Dai finds the idea rather childish. Nevertheless, Chai Zi Yu, perhaps eager to prove a point or genuinely trying to help, scrambles up the tree and strikes a delinquent-like pose. He tries to play it cool in front of Ye Qi and Zuo Qian Dai, but in reality, he's terrified of the height. Once Ye Qi and Zuo Qian Dai walk away, a panicked Chai Zi Yu is left clinging to the tree, lamenting his predicament and desperately searching for a safe way to get back down.
